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The Internet of Things could see massive changes to logistics in South Africa

Recently, research firm Gartner released a report on the importance of the Internet of Things (IoT), a buzzword that simply refers to the connectivity…

Google refreshes, reinforces its user privacy and security settings

Google has rolled out two improvements to its privacy and security tools in a bid to give users more flexible options. There’s now a…

Google explains the design philosophy behind Material Design [video]

It’s been a few days since Google I/O 2015 ended but just hours after the annual shindig, Google gave its website a Material Design…

Is automation turning the proposal into a dying art?

In my line of work, we often explain how easy technology makes the process of creating great-looking, accurate and compliant proposals and RFP responses….

Forget the buzzwords: mind your (IT consulting) Language

What I mean to say is: Mind your buzzwordlittered jargoninfested language. Yikes. Too much? Well, let me tone it down a little. Among the…

Don’t be blinded by the buzzwords… why choosing the right cloud provider requires a critical approach

Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs released a study which projected that spending on cloud computing infrastructure and platforms will grow at a 30% compound…

Is proprietary software a necessary evil?

Richard Stallman is, in essence, one of the most influential founders of Linux. In 1983, he developed the GNU operating system, now commonly referred…

Google goes bacterial with its Julius Richard Petri doodle

Whether you’re a microbiologist or have never donned a white lab coat in your life, you’ll appreciate Google’s latest doodle designed to celebrate what…

Google pours $12 million into Africa’s renewable energy sector

Google announced today its first renewable energy investment in Africa. The search giant is making sure the lights (and your Android phone) stays on,…

Microsoft’s dominance is over: Mark Shuttleworth closes Ubuntu bug no.1

Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has officially declared an end to Microsoft’s dominance. The innovator and entrepreneur, who carries the tongue-in-cheek label of Self-Appointed Benevolent…

Getting digital marketing right: streamline, integrate and prosper

It has been a long time coming, but the advent of single-stack digital marketing platforms is finally upon us, and is paying off. The…

Elon Musk: Mars is a fixer upper, electric cars are still getting a raw deal

Human beings have two choices: begin settling on other planets or face extinction. That’s the message from renaissance man cum-billionaire Elon Musk, who was…

The Meeker files: ‘Queen of the net’ says mobile internet growth still accelerating

If for some reason you still think that mobile is anything less than the present and future if the internet, think again. While global…

Chinese double amputee creates bionic arms using pulleys, wires

A Chinese double amputee has circumvented the limited functionality of traditional prosthetics and the prohibitive costs of high-tech versions by building his own bionic…

The day the music died: confessions of a (former) iFanatic

Like everyone else these days, I also predict the end of Apple… but I can prove it. It’s not the tax dodging management. It’s…

Hooked! PR’s gone mainstream in the age of social media

It’s an interesting time to be in public relations. Just like our peers in the marketing world, a few years ago social media disrupted…

Warner Bros., NBC Universal request Google to takedown Dotcom’s Mega

Hollywood studios Warner Bros. and NBC Universal have asked Google to remove Kim Dotcom’s Mega from its search results. If Google complies, the cloud-storage…

Apple’s Tim Cook thinks the best place for wearable tech is the wrist

Ever wondered why the most likely rumors surrounding Apple and wearable tech have focused on a potential smartwatch? If that’s the direction it chooses…

How publishers can get ready for a programmatic advertising future

Premium publishers around the world are faced with a set of very unique challenges that they are trying to overcome. There has never been…

Digital advertising: it’s time to get real

Digital advertising spend is increasing annually on a global scale and this global trend is being felt in emerging market countries too. According to…

Sexism in tech: why gender needs to stop being an issue for female geeks

The world of technology is exciting. It changes all the time and the opportunity to use your mind to create something new is right…

Aspiring data journalist? This book is a must-read

It was work in progress, but after almost one year and 40 ‘versions’ later, Paul Bradshaw’s ‘Scraping for journalists‘ is published. Bradshaw is teaching…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves